Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal had a wonderful 2022. Apart from two Grand Slam titles, Nadal also gave another delightful news. The 22-time Grand Slam champion became a father recently. Ever since there have been short glimpses of the baby Nadal that were leaked on the internet. However, there’s a recent picture of Nadal with his son on the internet which has everyone talking.
Fans react as Rafael Nadal and his son’s picture went viral
Rafael Nadal fans are curious to have a look at the future GOAT. After Nadal named the baby boy after himself, the fans are expecting him to follow his father’s path to glory. For now, they are eager to get a good look at him.
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Daddy GOAT and to be Baby GOAT🥰😉#VamosRafaGOAT #VamosBabyGOAT pic.twitter.com/R2WSsxARbt
— Yin Nooy 🎾RN🐐 (@YinNooy) January 4, 2023
More gorgeous pics of baby Rafael with his daddy, mummy and Marc Lopez🥰 pic.twitter.com/0yPyFb0sf6
— Yin Nooy 🎾RN🐐 (@YinNooy) January 5, 2023
The wish came true recently when multiple pictures of Nadal with family from Sydney went viral on the internet.
Here’s how fans reacted to the news.
Lucky kid having #RafaNadal as his dad. This is picture perfect 😍 https://t.co/ymtsA9a1OV
— TheDeleterNadineLustre (@RubyG_1993) January 5, 2023
Awww baby Rafa. ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/wvQ6wTVlKC
— Giovanna (@Giovis21) January 5, 2023
Image of Mary IMO
— Lizzy P Rose (@lizzyprose) January 5, 2023
I was thinking of Rafa's mum and Mery. They change as they grow though.
— Yin Nooy 🎾RN🐐 (@YinNooy) January 5, 2023
omg, so many pics of JUNIOR! I LOVE IT! 😍😍😍😍😍
— Odin OTRB 12/2/22 🥺🥺🥺 (@SassyJaxIsBack) January 5, 2023
OMG!!!!!!! This photo is everything. Those are some very pinchable cheeks.
— Miragegrace (@Miragegrace1) January 5, 2023
While everyone was busy adoring the baby, one of Nadal’s fans pointed out that the father is equally cute.
Somebody has pinchable cheeks– and so does the baby.😍
— Faithrc (@faithrc) January 5, 2023
Fans are delighted to have a look at the youngest member of Nadal’s family. It will be interesting to see if he can bring luck to his father, who is soon going to start his campaign for defending his last year’s Australian Open title.
Nadal assures fitness is not an issue going forward
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After ending a wonderful 2022, all eyes were on the Spaniard when he took the court for the United Cup. However, to the utter disappointment of Rafa fans, he lost two successive matches and is not going to take part further in the tournament.
Addressing the press, Nadal confirmed he is directly going to play in the Australian Open now. While the fans were wondering if world number two is still unfit, he cleared the air. The 36-year-old confirmed that there’s no fitness issue. However, he admitted that he has to work more on his agility on the court.
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Although Nadal has not looked in a fine touch so far, we can never count him off. As Nadal is all set to start his title defense, what are your expectations from the world number 2? Can he defend his title? Let us know in the comments.